Demographic characteristics and instructional practices are reported for 73 public school drug education teachers. (GW)

An instructional activity designed to clarify pharmacological concepts related to drug use is described. The focus of the activity is a simulation, with student actors, of the effect of drugs and alcohol on the nervous system. (IAH)

Two units of the School Based Health Education Project in Howard County, Indiana, have been revised. The Little Smoky unit on smoking for second graders stresses the effects of smoking on the body systems while the Counter Conscious unit examines the uses of over-the-counter substances. (JMF)

Analysis of data collected from 555 junior and senior high school students in rural Ohio suggested that the media and teachers provided subjects with the most information about drugs and alcohol, while few subjects cited siblings or alcohol or drug agency personnel as providing information. (CB)

A study was conducted to determine what positive or negative implications drug abuse education for former drug abusers had on the university sponsoring the program. Results are discussed. (DF)

To help prevent drug and alcohol abuse the schools should develop a comprehensive health education program that deals with human feelings, human experience, and factual knowledge. (JD)

This article describes a values clarification program conducted among young male residents of a school for drug and social behavioral problems in Mexico. (JMF)

This article shares some learning concepts and activities which have been found to be successful in teaching college courses in basic health issues, drug education, and human sexuality to a varied multi-ethnic student population at the City College of New York. (IAH)

Describes a health curriculum created by two sixth grade teachers. The program they designed includes exercises to help students build up their self image, and study units on smoking, alcohol, drugs, and nutrition. (BD)

Primary symptoms of cocaine use and behavioral characteristics of chronic users are pointed out. Ways that school health services can help identify and assist students who abuse the substance are suggested. Approaches such as peer identification, self-diagnosis, and use of a school ombudsman are discussed. (PP)

Risks are greater for infants born to mothers who drink, smoke, use drugs, have poor nutrition, lack adequate prenatal care, or who are in adolescence. Parenting education and promoting healthy lifestyles among expectant parents is an essential component of education for responsible sexuality. (JN)